FULL RECOMMENDATION
SECTION 19(5), EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY ACT, 1977 PARTIES : MOUNTJOY PRISON (REPRESENTED BY MS ROISIN LACY, INSTRUCTED BY THE CHIEF STATE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE) - AND - MS BREDA SHASBY (REPRESENTED MR ALAN TOAL, INSTRUCTED BY BINCHYS SOLICITORS) DIVISION : Chairman: Ms Jenkinson Employer Member: Mr Keogh Worker Member: Mr. Somers |
1. Time Limit
BACKGROUND:
2. The Labour Court investigated the above matter on the 23rd June, 2000, in accordance with Section 19(5) of the Employment Equality Act, 1977.
DECISION:
The Court is satisfied that reasonable grounds have been shown by the employee as to why a reference of this dispute was not lodged within the time limit stipulated in Section 19(5) of the Employment Equality Act, 1977.
Accordingly, the dispute will be referred to an Equality Officer for investigation.
Signed on behalf of the Labour Court
Caroline Jenkinson
3rd JULY, 2000______________________
MK/MKDeputy Chairman
NOTE
Enquiries concerning this Decision should be addressed to Michael Keegan, Court Secretary.